A girl's right to say no to marriage

Working to end child marriage and keep girls in school

One in three girls in the developing world is married by the age of 18. Despite being prohibited by international human rights law and many national laws, child marriage continues to rob millions of girls of their childhood, forcing them out of education and into a life of poor prospects.

So what can be done?

Plan's global report sets out the actions needed to end child marriage. Read the summary or the full report to learn more.